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By H. B. Edwards | Mar 18, 2026
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has approved a bill to modernize NOAA's weather radio network. The legislation seeks to improve emergency alert coverage nationwide by updating equipment and expanding access in rural areas.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 18, 2026
Senator Edward J. Markey criticized alleged fraud under the Trump administration during a Senate Small Business Committee hearing focused on transparency. He called for more oversight regarding operations at the Small Business Administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The committee's role in shaping fiscal policy was also discussed.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
Clifford Siglar of Little Rock has been sentenced to over eleven years in federal prison after leading police on a high-speed chase while transporting kilograms of fentanyl and a firearm. Authorities say his arrest prevented thousands of potential doses from reaching the community.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
Federal authorities stopped a nighttime maritime smuggling attempt near Miami involving fifteen people from several countries. Eleven were returned to their country of origin while four face charges for human smuggling.
By T. P. Broyles | Mar 18, 2026
A congressional subcommittee reviewed efforts by Postmaster General David Steiner aimed at addressing severe financial problems facing USPS. Lawmakers pressed for answers on cost-cutting measures, rising expenses, service quality issues, and future reforms.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 18, 2026
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington urged Congress on March 18 to adopt a balanced budget amendment or pursue an Article V Convention due to rising national debt concerns. He cited past failures by both parties while highlighting projections from federal agencies about future deficits.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 18, 2026
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a $17 million settlement with Xponential Fitness over alleged violations of federal franchise regulations. The agency claims that Xponential misled prospective franchisees about costs and timelines while failing to disclose important legal information.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
Gerardo Heriberto Nuñez Nuñez has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges related to laundering funds from an alleged elder fraud scheme targeting hundreds across the United States. Authorities say more than $5 million was lost by victims averaging age 84.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
Frank Hamilton has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after pleading guilty to leading a multi-million dollar loan fraud scheme involving government-backed pandemic relief programs. Federal investigators say most funds were never repaid.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 18, 2026
House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg welcomed a federal court's decision to vacate the Biden-Harris fiduciary rule. Walberg said ending the rule protects retirees' ability to seek financial advice without added restrictions or costs.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 18, 2026
David Oday Smith has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession after pleading guilty last year. The case is part of an initiative targeting gun violence offenders with stricter penalties.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 18, 2026
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew criticized USDA's decision to delay new rules aimed at improving fairness in poultry grower payments. The organization says this postponement impacts family farmers seeking greater transparency in their contracts. NFU continues advocating for timely enforcement of these regulations.
By H. B. Edwards | Mar 18, 2026
Chairman Bryan Steil led discussions at a House Administration Committee markup session considering two major bills related to member pay during shutdowns and establishing an American Women's History Museum. The committee also discussed ongoing reforms regarding legislative branch agencies.
By R. C. Jamison | Mar 18, 2026
Senator Joni Ernst introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency around federal spending during Sunshine Week. The COST Act would require public disclosure of costs for all taxpayer-funded projects.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
The United States has criticized a recent Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hearing about U.S. counternarcotics operations. Officials say such hearings fall outside IACHR's mandate and risk undermining its credibility.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
The United States has signed new bilateral health cooperation agreements with Honduras and Senegal under its America First Global Health Strategy. These five-year deals focus on improving disease detection capabilities and strengthening local healthcare systems through joint investments.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 17, 2026
Todd Faustin, a former Rikers Island correction officer, has pled guilty to making false statements regarding workplace injuries tied to use-of-force incidents. Prosecutors say he fraudulently obtained over $370,000 in benefits before resigning his post.
By T. J. Graves | Mar 17, 2026
A former investment advisor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing nearly $10 million from an elderly client over several years in Georgia. Authorities say Eijroghene Okuma abused his position by embezzling funds through fraudulent accounts and unauthorized transfers.
By C. M. Ingle | Mar 17, 2026
Nong Chatchanok Press of Iowa City has been sentenced to over nine years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. Authorities seized thousands of illicit images from his devices following an investigation prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
By F. E. Simons | Mar 17, 2026
Osnyson Desrosiers has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a firearm trafficking scheme involving straw purchases of Glock handguns later smuggled into Canada. The case is part of Operation Take Back America.
